A gentle, natural way to say goodbye
Honouring every life. Caring for our world.
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What is Aquamation?
Aquamation — also called water cremation — is a gentle, water-based way to respectfully return your pet's body to its natural elements. Warm water and a natural alkaline solution gently soften the body, similar to how nature returns all living things to the earth, just peacefully accelerated. No fire. No smoke. Just a calm, natural transition.
Peaceful
No fire and no harsh processes — just a calm, gentle transition.
Natural
Mimics the way nature returns all living things to the earth.
Respectful
Your beloved companion is handled with care every step of the way.
For the pets we love
A fitting farewell for all beloved companions — dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other small animals.
- Dogs
- Cats
- Rabbits
- Birds
Every life is special. Every goodbye matters.
Thoughtful by nature
What makes it different
Kinder to the earth
Compared to traditional flame cremation, aquamation uses up to 90% less energy, produces no harmful air emissions, and leaves a minimal carbon footprint.
A gentle keepsake
The remains are returned as soft, fine, light-coloured granules — just like ashes — for memorials or keepsakes you can hold close.
Always kept separate
Each animal is cared for individually, so the remains returned to you are always only your own beloved companion.
With care, every step
How it works & what to expect
Come to us, or we collect
You can come directly to Stephanie at her premises in Hillsborough, New Plymouth, or your loved one can be collected from your vet — Stephanie works closely with local veterinary clinics.
A private goodbye
A quiet, private goodbye room is available. Take all the time you need to say farewell, with no rush and no pressure.
A loving return
Your pet's remains are returned to you as fine, light granules for a memorial or a keepsake to treasure.
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